Eliminate Remedial Courses: Implement AB 705 and EO 1110
When Beatriz Espinoza enrolled in her California Community College (CCC), she was placed in remedial English courses, which pushed…
Hear My Voice II: Supporting Success for Parenting and Unhoused Women of Color
Women – who represent the majority of students enrolled in higher education – have shown remarkable examples of progress…
From Crisis to Opportunity: Recovering California’s Commitment to Equity
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes in California, education leaders are taking stock of student needs as they plan for…
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2021
Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of…
Frequently Asked Questions: Governor Newsom’s Proposal on Local Education Agencies Confirmation of FAFSA or CADAA Applications
In January 2021, Governor Newsom put forth a budget proposal that would ensure all high school seniors complete a…
Education Equity in Crisis: How to Address Learning, Promotions, Transitions and Grades in Light of School and College Closures
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented education equity crisis in California. A year ago, education leaders at schools…
A Closer Look at Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal: Higher Ed
When the economy went into a tailspin in the fall of 2008, I was a sophomore at Sonoma State…
Mapping the Equitable Implementation of AB 705
Mapping the equitableimplementation of AB 705Students enter California’s colleges with academic interests and career goals that can fortify their…
Data for the People Hub
For 20 years, The Education Trust–West has been deeply committed to expanding opportunities for California’s most marginalized students. Our…
Californians Deserve Credit: Recognizing All Learning to Help California Achieve Educational and Racial Equity
Imagine you are a 39-year-old single parent and early childhood educator of 20 years. One day, you learn that…
What Proposition 16 Means for Higher Education in California
Voters are heading to the polls in droves, not only to elect the next president, but in California, to…
The Digital Divide in Higher Education
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll academically, emotionally, and financially on college students across the state.…
Study Finds Affirmative Action Ban Hindered Equity Efforts in Community Colleges
Research from @edtrustwest and partners finds that 2.1 million students who attend California’s community colleges will greatly benefit if…
Statement in Response to Appointment of New CSU Chancellor
Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga issued the following statement on behalf of The Education Trust–West:We applaud the appointment of Dr.…
Education Equity on the Ballot: Advocacy Toolkit
Education equity is on the ballot this November, and we have a historic opportunity to advance racial justice in…
Ed Trust–West Research In Brief Series
The Education Trust–West seeks submissions from researchers, academics, and scholar-practitioners to inform our Research In Brief series - a collection of shor…
Ed Equity in Crisis: Centering Higher Education Student Experiences
California’s state colleges and universities are known to open doors to a brighter, more prosperous future for students, but…
Affirmative Action: Frequently Asked Questions
For over 25 years, Proposition 209 has prevented the state from taking active measures to prevent discrimination and ensure…